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It happens: Karwa Chauth

New Delhi, Oct 24 (ANI): Married Hindu women across India observed a one-day fast on the occasion of Karva Chaut and offered prayers for the well-being of their husbands, the fasting ritual commencing before dawn and ending after they worship on sighting the moon after dusk on Tuesday. The traditions associated with this festival are that the women wake up before dawn to begin a fast from sunrise, until the moon is sighted at night, when they will dress up as brides in all their finery to pray for the longevity of their husbands. The worshiping women are bedecked in jewelry and have henna on their hands while gearing up to observe the Hindu festival, Karva Chauth. In the national capital, Sushma Swaraj, a veteran parliamentarian and senior leader of India's main opposition, Bharatiya Janata Party as in earlier years, hosted a collective Karva Chaut ceremony on the lawns of her official residence. The origin of the festival is shrouded in mystery, but one tale tells of a queen being duped by her brothers into breaking her fast before moonrise, leading to the king's immediate death. She is given a second chance, fasts faithfully - and he returns to life. This annual festival is mostly celebrated by Hindu women in north India but lately, it has gained Oct 25, 2013
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Indonesian capital swoops to rescue performing monkeys

Lying low in a slum in the Indonesian capital Jakarta, monkey handlers do not dare take their long-tailed macaques out to perform in the streets for fear of being caught in a new crackdown. Duration: 00:33 Oct 25, 2013
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Sonam Kapoor and Farhan Akhtar launch 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' DVD

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar and Sonam Kapoor along with film maker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra launched the DVD of movie 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag' in the showbiz capital Mumbai recently. Whereas Farhan, shared his views on his super hit movie. Based on the life of "The Flying Sikh", Milkha Singh, the movie got released on 12th July 2013. Oct 23, 2013
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Sonakshi Sinha launches Mobile Hospital Smile on Wheels

Mumbai, Oct 23 (ANI): Dabangg beauty Sonakshi Sinha was spotted launching Smile foundations mobile hospital ‘Smile on Wheels’ in the showbiz capital Mumbai. Speaking on the occasion Sonakshi said…Smile foundation in association with shakuntalam charitable trust has launched this Mobile hospital for the underprivileged women and children residing in Mumbai slums. Oct 23, 2013
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Mickey Virus comes to New Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 22 (ANI): Popular television actor Manish Paul who is all set to make his bollywood debut with Mickey Virus got candid with us in the national capital New Delhi. On being asked how does he feel to be back to his home town this is what the actor said…Directed by Saurabh Varma the film is all set to hit the theaters on 25th October. Oct 22, 2013
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Amitabh Bachchan seen promoting RGV's Satya 2

Mumbai, Oct 21 (ANI): Cast and crew along with Bollywood megastar Amitabh Bachchan promoted their upcoming crime thriller film 'Satya 2', which is a sequel to 'Satya' released in 1998, in the showbiz capital Mumbai recently. Big B congratulated director, Ram Gopal Verma for his excellent work and said he shared a very special relation with the director. Satya 2 is a multilingual film and has been shot in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil. Meanwhile, the newcomer and lead actor of the film, Puneet Singh Ratn, said that he did not watch the prequel and just focused on the vision of the director to come up with a good show in front of the camera. Oct 21, 2013
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No rift within Delhi BJP: Harshvardhan

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Even as the central BJP leaders deferred the announcement of its chief ministerial candidate for the assembly elections in the national capital, BJP's Delhi state unit president Dr. Harshvardhan said that there is no rift in the BJP regarding any post or position. Oct 21, 2013
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Congress on BJP s CM candidate for Delhi

New Delhi, Oct 21 (ANI): Even as the central BJP leaders deferred the announcement of its Chief Ministerial candidate for the assembly elections in the national capital, Congress leader Satyavrat Chaturvedi said that the elections are not done yet and the BJP is already fighting for the post of Chief Ministerial candidature. Oct 21, 2013